Crochet Tutorial: The Whimsical Witch Hat, Halloween Crochet

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[@abbiedigby7662]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I am an avid crocheter but I usually stick to making clothes so this was a perfect challenge for me to get outside my comfort zone! I also wanted to note a modification I made that may help people out if they don’t have wire at their disposal. I just doubled up on yarn (using two strands starting at the base of the brim) and it kept the brim of the hat stiff enough to keep its shape!

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thanks Abbie, nice problem solving!

[@travelbug8632]

I'm going to try this pattern after I finish a wip... just to verify you doubled up at the brim and not from the top? Thanks!!!

[@chelseaross8891]

@abbiedigby7662 did you up the size of your hook when you added the 2nd strand and started on the brim?? This is a brilliant idea!

[@onewitch333]

Excellent! I'm knew to any thing yarn 😊 I'm gonna do this!

[@abbyhatley1160]

I found wreath rings at the dollar tree and I used the largest one for the brim of my hat and it worked great!

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Oh awesome! I would have never thought of that. Thanks for sharing :)

[@abbyhatley1160]

@@crochet.with.illjay not a problem at all! It was fairly easy to crochet around also! I certainly wish I could show you how it turned out!

[@lynnthompson9062]

So nice to learn a pattern without some goofy, obnoxious music in the background!

[@crochet.with.illjay]

I can’t stand the tacky background music! Ahah

[@MrGilbert9v]

​thank you so much for that @@crochet.with.illjay

[@SuzyAppleBottom]

This hat is awesome. Both me and a friend made this last year. I'm going to make a second this year too. Thank you for sharing the witchy joy!

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Yay! Glad you love it, thank youuu

[@paream]

This is great! I followed this tutorial “experimentally” as I used chenille wool which is why I had to increase the increases for the hat, and reduce the increases for the brim (a lot of try and error 😅). But all in all this video ist great as a guiding line. My hat now looks like a giant upside down ice waffle, ready to be decorated into a hat fitting the witch of Hansel and Gretel and her house made of sweets 😊🎀🍪🧁🍫🍬

[@ladyandrea_1586]

I'm on my 3rd hat so far. Everyone wants one! I wish we could share pics here. These hats are just the cutest!✌️💗🧶

[@elizabethutley5253]

How do u get yours to stand up?

[@ladyandrea_1586]

I'm a pretty tight crocheter. I haven't had any problem getting them to stand up.

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thanks LadyAndrea! You can share pics with me on Instagram, I would Love to see! @_illjay__

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Try adjusting gauge so that you are working tighter, or go down a hook size. You may need a few more increases if you do this.

[@elizabethutley5253]

@@crochet.with.illjay thank you so much!

[@wheresmahchippy]

This is the most fun I've had crocheting ever lmao. It came out great. Thank you!

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Awesome!! Thanks for watching

[@sexonthebeach905]

It's life saving! I can't find hat in stores, so now I make my own by myself

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Awesome! I bet you make a cooler one than you can buy too!

[@denasewell]

I used a cardboard circle and then traced a slightly 1/4 inch smaller circle and cut 2 out then glued them together and painted them black which made a perfect brim to crochet around

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Awesome! What a great idea, thanks for sharing.

[@karenarchamboult9383]

weed whacker line also works great.

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Interesting!

[@LynnClatterbuck-bw3gt]

Wooihooi, ive got that on hand

[@truusruijs4811]

This makes a great hat. I works also for my all-in-one comfort dolls. Just replace hdc by sc. And start flat until the first brim, after about an inch: the brim must be in circles (close with sl st). The flat start: crochet 2 sc. Ch1 and turn. 2sc in first, 1sc. Ch1 and turn. Etc. After an inch close with sl st.

[@bekindalways4387]

Love it 🤩 Also THANK YOU SO MUCH for adding the UK terms too. Sooo helpful 😊. Definitely subbed ❤️❤️❤️

[@bonniemcpherson8021]

Just started one for my daughter I find it easier to use a marker when doing a half double it helps a lot .thanks for the great pattern God bless stay safe

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thank you Bonnie!

[@melaniecruz2631]

I hate to admit, I didn’t enjoy making this hat 🤣🤣 but the finished project, I LOVE! ❤

[@crochet.with.illjay]

😹I still appreciate this comment

[@nettiesantos4664]

I did it!it took a couple days. But it came out so cute. Its orange and harvest themed. Ty so much for your video.

[@crochet.with.illjay]

That’s great Nettie! Glad you were able to finish it in time. Thanks for watching .

[@katiekrohannon9355]

This is so great! I'm on my second one.

[@DustyQatun]

Oh youre the worst how am i supposed to resist making one of these. Subscribed

[@nicoleaho7262]

I love this Witch hat you did a great job thank you for showing us how to make this watch hat❤️❤️❤️

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Your welcome 😊

[@celeneserpa7074]

I just happened to come across your channel and saw this tutorial on this Witches Hat. I've seen many tutorials on this project, but I have to say that this is by far the cutest one I've ever seen. Well Done 👏

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thank you so much! Are you giving it a try?

[@anaalfe3523]

Me encanta!!❤ está muy bien explicado, gracias a los subtítulos porque no se inglés. Pero el vídeo es muy claro y fácil de entender. Me encanta! Gracias!!🎉

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Gracias!

[@pattaylor5713]

My great grandchildren just love this hat. I shared this with my friends. Thank you

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thanks Pat! Enjoy 🥰

[@sarahcorfe958]

I made this for my friend who's a witch, I love ot hope she does too. Thanks so much for the tutorial

[@brandieraestyle]

AWESOME!! Just finished just in time for Spooky Season!!! Thank you for the video, easy follow along!!

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Yay! Thank you

[@ladyblackheart1936]

Maybe safety pins or stitch markers for people like myself who struggle with the backward counting. 😊

[@courtmiller4116]

Adorable! I'm making one for my 7 yr old. I'm using thicker yarn and a 5.75 mm hook. For the ridges, I used back post HDC, was easier for me. Love the pattern tho. 💚 Thanks

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thanks Court! Good job improvising ;)

[@stiltegeluid3271]

Love this, going to make this in the future, bought the written pattern. :)

[@SparkiMcSparks]

I can't wait to do this! New subscriber here (and I won't skip the ads) so glad I found your channel. Looking through your videos there are many projects I'll be doing! Thank you for sharing your talent and time!

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Hi Sparki! Thanks for the add, and welcome to my channel.

[@danaeprehn7476]

I made one of these with black sparkle yarn for a friend and he LOVED it! Now I’m making a rainbow one for myself 😂

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Awesome! 🙌🏼

[@sinaravieira4165]

Wonderful! I'm doing it from Brazil 🇧🇷. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Have fun!

[@rebeccastout4122]

Can somebody remind me of this next year. This year I am doing pumpkins since I am still starting out.

[@stephanienicholson5159]

This is your reminder 😂

[@rebeccastout4122]

@@stephanienicholson5159 Thank you. Haha.

[@kgittens21]

I just finished mine! I love it! Made it floppy 🎉❤

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Yay, congrats! Feel free to share with me on IG: @crochet.with.illjay

[@Tighnariless]

I wanna make this hat for my nieces since halloween already here, wish me luck, really love the pattern💕💕

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Good luck! I’ve seen a bunch of great one so far so I think you got this!

[@nanettebrosche8795]

Vielen lieben Dank . Super Anleitung. ❤

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thank you Nanette, enjoy!

[@hydrangeaflower118]

I have NEVER crochet before but your video is so easy to follow im going to give it a go!! Thank you for sharing this with us 😊

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thanks Hydrangea, good luck and patience to you!

[@minini5571]

New subscriber here…just because this hat is the bomb diggity!! 🎃

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thank you, enjoy!

[@wesleyfreeman5918]

im almost done with mine! only problem is that its super big and super floppy haha, found out it was using a 5.5 mm rather than your 5 mm lol. and i guess i was doing to too loose, i dont mind it too much, it adds character to me. im a wizard with a extra floppy hat

[@crochet.with.illjay]

This can happen as we all work with different tensions. Smart to change hook size, got to adapt at times ;)

[@jadachung570]

I loved how this came out. Thank you so much!

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Yay! So glad you love it. Thanks for letting me know.

[@kimberlymoore4472]

I hope you don’t mind I share this link with a photo of mine finish product on a Facebook group as I’ve got so many compliments and other crocheters wanted to do this! Thank you so much for this video! I’m off to make 4 more Have a blessed day 💜

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Hi Kimberley, I would love if you shared the video. Thank you, and enjoy!

[@danijohnson1038]

I think I might make this with a belt for my Halloween costume!

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Let me know how it turns out :)

[@TheBeadGarden]

This is fabulous!!! 💜

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thanks Virginia!

[@jmarcos1008]

This is a really cool hat, thank you 😊

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thank you!

[@laughlyme4451]

Good timing for Halloween 🎃❤

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Totally!

[@minababe91]

this was really fun to make! thank you for sharing your pattern!

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

[@mariemay4398]

Love this! Thank you! Just finished making one for myself 😁🎃👻🧙🏻‍♀️ Happy Halloween 😁

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Awesome, thanks so much. Happy Halloween!

[@MariaIngel]

Чудесная модель! Спасибо большое!!!

[@thebeehutt]

I'm halfway through. Having soooo much fun with this. Thank you for your clear instructions! ❤

[@samlouise231]

I’ve just finished making this and it’s brilliant , I had to adjust it slightly due to having a big head 😂 but I’m so pleased with it , going to add a dangly spider to the top and a ribbon around the band and I’ll be set for Halloween this year 🐈‍⬛🧙‍♀️

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thanks Sam! Glad you like the pattern . I’d love to see your version, you can send me pics on Instagram @_illjay__

[@purplekittycreates]

This one was fun to do! I feel like i have a lil bit bigger head cause i had to modify it but I love the finished product

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Awesome, thanks Serenity!

[@lindarosenthal6835]

Fabulous❤

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thank you!

[@deniseharris5233]

Just brought the pattern, maybe maybe, I might have it done by Halloween 😅

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thank you! You can totally get it done in time :)

[@danyeldehnbostel1548]

Thank you for this video!!!!!

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thanks for watching Danyel :-)

[@skekrik6939]

I LOVE your channel and the videos you make, they are super easy to follow for me as a starter! Do you have any patterns for gloves that dont have fingertips? If you could ever make a video for that I would love to watch it.

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thank you Skelrik, I don’t yet but will consider it for this winter season!

[@renatag.2151]

Kapitalny, dziękuję 😍

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thank you!

[@JanaFoolad]

I really wanted a witches hat when I was little and I finally can make it for myself!

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Yay! Enjoy Jana, thanks for watching.

[@sandie13rez]

I Love this!! 💜💜💜

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thank you!

[@Redkaya277]

Thanks a lot!!

[@tamyrafalleur13]

Floral crafting wire for the brim perhaps? For each ridge too? Might make the hat more formable? Just some thoughts I am thinking of trying...🤔 Happy Halloween 🎃 Thanks for the cool pattern👍

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thanks Tamyra, crafting wire could definitely work too. It will be more wavy and adjustable I would say.

[@doriehoffer1817]

Love this.

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thank you!

[@CreatrixCreations]

Hey!! This is awesome!! Any suggestions on making a bigger brim? Like think Gandalf style. Just more rows?

[@crochet.with.illjay]

You can go wider on the brim but will probably need to increase a bit more. Maybe 9-10 stitches for each additional round.

[@CreatrixCreations]

@@crochet.with.illjay omg you're awesome thank you so much ❤️

[@laughlyme4451]

Crocheting while watching your tutorial..😅

[@lionelheisler4887]

For people who found the increasing in whichever stitch kind of awkward: What I ended up doing is this (HDC 9, INC) ×2 then, (HDC 5, INC, HDC 10, INC, HDC 5) for the next round for example. I split my "even" rounds up so the increases were kind of offset if that makes sense :)

[@kristapedro629]

Thank you for the video!

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Enjoy :)

[@rasitawinner8203]

Try using a st marker if you struggle to find the place to slip st great hat

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Great tip, thank you!

[@SilviaSantos-yo7nz]

Amei esse chapéu de bruxa, trabalho com educação infantil e gostaria muito de fazer, conseguiria traduzir para o português? Por favor? Parabéns pelo trabalho ❤😍

[@bonniemcpherson8021]

I found metal rings at the family dallar there 1.25 you get 3 sizes with it I thought that was great they work very well for the rim of the hat .I have 2 more to make for my granddaughter and grandson .

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Nice! Sounds like a good material for a brim.

[@jennifercrisman6974]

I just finished this hat and used the large ring in that set too, worked out perfect!

[@bonniemcpherson8021]

I've had made them hats for my grand kids and adults

[@CrystalHernandez-w2s]

I can't seem to find the poly tub anywhere can you share link to website I can purchase?

[@franciscaflores5689]

Me encanta 🤩

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Gracias!

[@phoenixgalvin905]

Thank you I'm so excited too try !

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Let me know how it works up :)

[@AAD2698]

And why has no one ever told me about the counting backwards to get the right stitch like you did on the first row??? thank you

[@crochet.with.illjay]

You’re welcome! ;)

[@maggot9469]

That's a beautiful hat! 💜 May I ask how much yarn you used for it?^^

[@crochet.with.illjay]

About 300 yards, or 200g

[@maggot9469]

Thanks a lot :)

[@Carrotsheriff]

Im having such trouble pulling my loop through after finishing the first hat ridge, slip stitching the ends, and folding it over. Seems like my loop orientation is flipped from yours: my loop is on the outside once the ridge is folded, and my string is on the inside. And when I try to just slip stitch anyway to move on, it makes this ugly line in the ridge. Am I slip stitching wrong?

[@shaquirajones4393]

Used 5mm hook and too small. Guess my tension is too tight. May try with bigger hook.

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Hi Shaquira, yea try moving up to a 5.5 or 6mm hook is it’s too small.

[@alliesherwood2046]

What diameter poly tubing did you use?

[@mimimatisse]

Super chapeau et super explications ! juste le tube polypro où le trouver et quel diamètre svp ? merci !

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Hardware stores or garden supply. 1/4” poly tubing, or 5-6mm

[@mikaeelmalik1724]

Could use some wicker to make the brim

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Good idea! Thanks

[@elizabethp2395]

Hey beautiful illJay! Just bought your pattern. What is that brand/colorway of purple (that you're using in the demo) specifically? I LOVE it.

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thanks Elizabeth! The color is mixed berry by I Love This Yarn.

[@elizabethp2395]

@@crochet.with.illjay Thank you SO much!

[@ingridalvarado5016]

Alguien podría decirme los materiales que usa?? Que es el soporte del ala del sombrero

[@sophiieebabiieex]

Hi, I want to buy the pattern and I see that it’s available in 2 sizes, but I can’t see what the sizes are. Would the smallest size fit a child/toddler?

[@icookiknowstuff22]

What was the measurement across at the end of round 53/54?

[@serenaegbert8693]

I know you probably won't respond, but I figured it never hurt to ask. If I wanted the point of my hat shorter, do you think it would look alright if I took one row out of the repeating rows? Or how else would you recommend I shorten the hat slightly? I'm wanting to make it into a whimsical sun hat out of raffia yarn for working in my garden during the summer.

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Yes, I think that would be a good problem solve. Try it out and see how you like it. You could also try increasing more frequently.

[@hong-diy]

好看呦😊❤

[@paigeslaymaker4394]

What size poly tubing do you use? Is that 1/4 inch?

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Yes

[@Ms.Kelani]

For the very first part, can we work the half double crochet into a magic ring?

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Yes

[@kchzion]

Wire clothes hanger also eorks

[@karencarter8029]

❤❤❤

[@konchokdewa6475]

Hola cuantos gramos de lana ocupo y cuantos centímetros mide?

[@janricks419]

I can’t seem to find the pattern, can you please send me the link so I can buy your wonderful Witches hat? Thank you very much

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Looks like you found it, thank you Jan!

[@leticiamariano3327]

En donde puedo encontrar el plastico del final....disculpen mi pregunta

[@crochet.with.illjay]

I have found it at hardware stores, Home Depot, or Amazon.

[@phoenixgalvin905]

Is there instructions for the wire for the top of the hat too???

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Hi Phoenix, You could attach wire the same way as the poly tubing. Make a circle and sc around it.

[@urstrulyio]

This must be where Royale high got their set name

[@hydrangeaflower118]

Im finding it difficult to source that tubing here in New Zealand. I tryed wire bit it keeps collapsing in on this self when i crochet around it. Any tips on what else i can use?

[@crochet.with.illjay]

What about online from a hardware or gardening center? Or perhaps there is a substitute for irrigation tubing used in NZ?

[@jorjahael8724]

I'm going to make this. How big was the waist on your trousers please.

[@crochet.with.illjay]

I am not following what you mean?

[@madisenbourland4653]

I always struggle to get started on something new. After you slip-stitch into the 1st double crochet stitch and chain one, do you go into the same stitch that you just slip stitched into? Idk if that makes sense but I’m having a hard time with starting round 2. I bought the pattern and watched your and other videos and started over and over and I can’t figure it out.

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Hi Madisen, we are actually using half-double crochet for most of the rounds. When you start round 2, yes be sure to so a hdc into where the chain is coming out of. Because that was our first st of round1, it will also be first st of round 2.

[@madisenbourland4653]

Got it! Oops. I meant to say half double crochet. 😊 Thank you for replying!

[@kyratheriverwolf]

I can’t see we’ll when you’re doing the half double crochet through the back loop only it looks like you’re going through the entire V…. I’m sort of confused

[@crochet.with.illjay]

I am going through the back loop, and the back bottom loop. So yes I am picking up a v just not the usual one as we already did front loops.

[@evaeloise7221]

Instead of five stitches can we do a magic circle??

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Yes, always ;)

[@jamiebruinsslot2155]

What size hook r u using?

[@ritaqueponds1446]

5mm

[@carolmeyer2822]

So where is everyone finding the polytubing? Lowe's and home depot don't have it

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Hi Carol, they do, it is in the garden department. Here is a link to the product online. www.homedepot.com/p/DIG-1-4-in-x-50-ft-Poly-Micro-Drip-Tubing-B38P/100170444?mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-BNG-D26P-026_006_IRRIGATION-NA-NA-NA-SMART-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NEW-NA&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-BNG-D26P-026_006_IRRIGATION-NA-NA-NA-SMART-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NEW-NA-71700000099941213-58700008016874931-92700072904307224&msclkid=03731e47522d153f80cd7d3700e75915&gclid=03731e47522d153f80cd7d3700e75915&gclsrc=3p.ds

[@KJC4321]

I cant find any polytube. Any other things I can do ? Great video

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Thank you! I’ve seen a lot of these hats now with nothing on the brim, just keep a tight gauge and it can support itself. Otherwise try wire.

[@kellymcdonald1677]

I was thinking you could use old glow sticks with the bracelet attachment! Great way to reuse... wouldn't do this if selling but I'm going to try it just for me.

[@paytonrstanglewicz610]

After you do the inc twice in every row what is the number of stitches?

[@crochet.with.illjay]

Which round specifically are you asking about?

[@Violett_Ginn]

I know everyone will say “everywhere!!” But when would I ever wear this?! I need help guys ! Bc I want to be one of those girls who wear this hat everywhere

[@crochet.with.illjay]

I would say any day in October ;) or at a party or gathering any other time of year.